Ear piercing is an ancient Hindu practice, which is also known as (कर्णवेधः). It is one of the 16 ceremonies (षोडश संस्कारः) done to mark the various stages of human life & to signify cultural heritage & upbringing. Ear-piercing (कर्णवेधः) might just look like something which is done to enhance the looks but there is much more to it. An ear-piercing ceremony (कर्णवेधः) that is typically performed between the first & fifth years. This can also be performed during later years. This is equally recommended for males & females, but in modern times, ear piercing (कर्णवेधः) has become an uncommon practice amongst males.
Jewellery has been a significant adornment for Hindu women since ages. Hindu women’s decorating themselves with jewellery is not only a customary tradition, but also has a lot of values attached to each & every jewellery piece worn by the women. We must understand the reason behind each jewellery piece adorned by Hindu women as it lies deep rooted in science. It will surely increase our love & respect for Hindu women’s jewellery.
Piercing the ears (कर्णवेधः) has a great importance in Hindu philosophy. Hindu physicians & philosophers proved that, piercing the ears (कर्णवेधः) helps in the development of intellect, power of thinking & decision-making abilities. Talkativeness consume more energy while ear piercing (कर्णवेधः) helps in speech-restraint & helps to reduce bad-mannered behaviour. This is also accepted by the Western cultures & so they are getting their ears pierced to wear fancy earrings as a mark of fashion.
Wearing earrings (कुण्डले) developed for health purposes rather than female embellishment purposes. The earrings (कुण्डले) actually have a very beneficial function. Wearing earrings (कुण्डले) has an acupuncture-effect on the body. Ear piercing (कर्णवेधः) & wearing earrings (कुण्डले) is used as a remedy & treatment for menstrual problems. During ancient times, diseases were treated through piercing like diseases of female organs were treated via earrings (कुण्डले) on the left ear & diseases of the male organs via the right ear. It is very useful as a means of natural healing. Many healers promote the wearing of magnetic earrings for women who are challenged with obesity, particularly. Because, there is a point on the ear known as the Hunger Point & this vital point can be worked to help a woman if she wishes to change her diet for weight loss purposes. By wearing earrings (कुण्डले), the woman attained a state of complete well-being. The latest studies have also revealed that ear is a microcosm of the entire body & has an important nerve that connects cervix, brain & kidney. By applying the right amount of pressure in the right ear to which the nerve of the kidney is connected, the health of the kidney & the bladder can be taken care of.
The study of science was done & recorded in the Vedas much earlier & the ceremony of piercing the ear lobes was already implemented on both genders of kids. The metal (like gold or copper) earrings (कुण्डले) are believed to help in maintaining the flow of electromagnetic waves in a human body. It is very important that only gold & not silver or any other metal to be worn on the ear lobe. Because, gold have an added positive effect on the function of intuition. Ayurveda researcher & surgeon of ancient India, Sushrut rishi (6th century BC) says, “Ears of a child should be pierced for protection from diseases.”
Scientific reasons of wearing earrings (कुण्डले) –
- The ear lobes have the meridian point that connects the right hemisphere to the left hemisphere of the brain. Piercing of this point & wearing earring (कुण्डले) helps activate these parts of the brain. Principles of acupressure therapy also claim that when these meridian points are stimulated, it helps in healthy & quick development of the brain & ear piercing at an early age assures proper brain development.
- This Acupuncture & Acupressure is done at a particular point on ear to cures & prevents asthma.
- According to Ayurveda, the lobe of the ear has an important point right in the centre. This point is one of the most important areas for reproductive health. Moreover, piercing of ear also helps maintain a healthy menstrual cycle in females.
- It also prevents cough & tuberculosis.
- An important nerve that connects brain, cervical & kidney passes through the right ear thus wearing an earring (कुण्डले) keep the kidney & bladder healthy.
- When one wear earrings (कुण्डले), the flow of energy is maintained in their bodies.
- The centre point of the ear is where the centre for vision lies. Thus, wearing earring (कुण्डले) apply pressure to these points & helps improving the eyesight.
- As per Ayurveda, the point where the ear is pierced (कर्णवेधः) is where two essential acupressure points are present i.e. master sensorial & master cerebral points. These two points are helpful in maintaining the hearing sense. Acupressure experts says that, it is a spot to help relieve symptoms of tinnitus (ringing or buzzing of ears) & helps in improving ear health.
- Wearing earrings (कुण्डले) helps in preventing the conditions like OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder), nervousness & anxiety.
- The stimulation of this point maintains the digestive system. This is also the hunger point & it helps in reducing the chances of obesity.
Thus, there are many benefits women gets while wearing an earring (कुण्डले). The science of acupuncture states that the root cause of some diseases lies in the subtle regions of every organ in the body. When that area is punctured, the related disease is eliminated. When that area is punctured, the related diseases are eliminated. In this modern age many people pierce many places like tongue, eyebrows, belly etc. These are simply a trend & only to express their likings. These types of piercing have nothing to do with health or spirituality.
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